Don Rodman Photo Book

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S: Crossroads for Kids and the Rodman Ride for Kids

BC: 119 Myrtle Street | Duxbury, MA 02332 | crossroads4kids.org | Crossroads for Kids has been involved with the Rodman Ride for Kids since 2008. In the past five years we have raised over $2 million to support our year-round programming through this inspiring partnership, which grew out of Crossroads' and the Ride's mutual commitment to improving the lives of Massachusetts' at-risk youth. At Crossroads, we view the Ride as much more than just a bike ride event. The Ride is an ongoing partnership that offers our donors an amazing return on investment and the opportunity to participate in the Ride as a culminating event. Ride Day is so important for our Crossroads family - our staff, kids, teens and supporters all come together to be part of this incredible event! Through this generous partnership, the Rodman Ride for Kids has directly impacted each of the thousands of Massachusetts at-risk youth Crossroads has served since 2008. On behalf of every one of them - thank you!

FC: Crossroads for Kids and The Rodman Ride for Kids Partners in Building Paths to Brighter Futures

1: Dear Mr. Rodman, On behalf of the thousands of youth we have served at Crossroads for Kids since our partnership with the Ride began in 2008, thank you for your dedication to our programs! Our kids come from challenging situations at home and in school, and need the support of Crossroads both during the summer and school year to achieve their dreams. It is through your own commitment to Massachusetts’ at-risk youth that we are able to continue providing life-changing experiences and opportunities to all of our kids and teens. The faces and quotes on the following pages are a testament to the incredible impact you, and the Rodman Ride for Kids, have made at Crossroads for Kids. On behalf of our kids, staff and board- thank you for being part of the Crossroads family! Sincerely, Your friends at Crossroads

2: “Crossroads will help me to be a leader, no matter what’s happening around me.” –Safiya

3: “When I first came here I was basically in a shell; the counselors here brought me out of that shell.” –Kenny

4: “To be a leader you have to make people feel welcome in your community, you have to stand up for what your community wants, and not back down when things get hard. You have to persevere.” –Sarah

5: “Crossroads for Kids has taught me to be more confident and more brave.” –Tatiana

6: “Crossroads for Kids has helped me be the kind of person I want to be.” –Moira

7: “Crossroads will really help you grow, not as a kid but as a person – opening your mind to creative things. It’s a great opportunity to come to Crossroads.” –Tamin

8: “Someone at Crossroads said: This kid has potential and can be somebody someday” –Chris

9: “Crossroads impacted my life by letting me be me.” –Glorya

11: “Crossroads for Kids is like my second family- in some ways, it’s more like my first family.” -Shawn

12: “I’ve been through a whole lot in my life and Crossroads has helped me in ways that no one else did. This place means the world to me.” –Kiara

13: The partnership between Crossroads for Kids and the Rodman Ride for Kids is immensely instrumental in giving our kids the life-changing experiences and opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We show our kids how to expand their horizons, from dancing in public to taking on 25 miles on Ride Day or trekking through the Wyoming back country the Ride is helping us make these things - and more - possible every day!

14: “In our community, a leader is someone you can look up to and trust.” –Justice

15: “Crossroads has made me more active and more into nature.” –Landon

16: “I don’t feel like I have to do well in school just to come to Crossroads. It’s Crossroads that taught me why I should be doing well in school in the first place.” –Alexis

17: "Crossroads is so important in my life that I do everything I can to make sure all kids can have an experience like mine. That’s why every year I ride for Crossroads in the Rodman Ride for Kids; it is one of the highlights of my year!" -Luis